Saxophonist Jeff Coffin was inducted this fall as part of the Dave Matthews Band. He spent some of his youth in Dexter and credits a music teacher there with nurturing his talent.
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine native Amy Allen up for 4 Grammy awards
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Meet the Mainer who helps capture the sounds of ‘Survivor’
James Demer of Falmouth has traveled around the world as a location audio mixer for reality TV shows, including the current season of ‘Survivor’ on CBS.
Posted inElection 2024, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Long lines, lockdown all part of ‘important’ day at South Portland polling place
Some voters showed up at the South Portland Community Center an hour before it opened, many talked about how important the presidential election was, and others waited out a lockdown caused by a threat to a nearby school.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Hoax threats send multiple Maine schools into lockdown on Election Day
More than a dozen schools received ‘swatting’ calls, which came from the same IP address that’s been used in previous hoaxes.
Posted inDo This
‘Africa’s premier diva’ Angelique Kidjo brings her international blend of music to Portland
The five-time Grammy winner will perform at the State Theatre on Nov. 13.
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My Perfect Day: For Tommy C, it involves Kettle Cove, classic cinema and clams
The longtime Portland radio personality would venture to The Strand in Rockland or The Colonial in Belfast, after an early lunch at Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ inspired generations of Mainers. Now, its influence could spread nationwide.
The book based on the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler has been taught in Maine schools for decades. A movie version opened Thursday in theaters across the country.
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There are a lot of holiday craft fairs. Here are 13 that offer something extra.
As the busy craft fair season gets underway, we’re highlighting events with added appeal – from food and drink to vintage wares – to help you narrow down your options.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
From Maine horror writers, 7 volumes that put the boo in book
Local authors in the horror and thriller genres share their thoughts on scaring their readers.